I found a source by my parents that has large skids for sale. I can get a 7' wide by 7' long skid for $25. He also has them in lengths up to 14'. These skids are made of "hardwood" he doesn't know what, I expect they are oak? Each pallets consists of 6 4"X4" (actually 3.5"X3.5") that run the entire length (7') and then 4-6 pieces (again 3.5"X3.5") that run the width (7'). Do you guys think these would clean up to make a good base for a workbench? I already have a large piece of butcher block that I plan on using for the top or a piece of bowlig alley I have lying around, I need to figure out which would make a better top.
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